Then, just three weeks before closing, my largest commercial tenant—who brought in as much monthly revenue as all 25 mobile home tenants combined—announced they were moving to a location closer to their main office.

In Colorado it is mainly an appreciation market. $450k-$500k Purchase price you will have a chance to cash flow a few hundred bucks in Colorado Springs but it won't be much. 

Do you think that was because of supply & demand, and/or the rate of inflation at the time? 

Is the option government supplied insurance where taxes supplement the insurance?  

Thing is, I will need to go DSCR loans from here on out or just stop buying new real estate altogether.I would say the main risk is being aware of the prepayment penalty.

We had one where they wanted us to pay for the majority of the costs to replace 1 mile of sewer back to a larger main.  

I have liquid assets and want to make smart, scalable investments that balance cash flow, appreciation, and low risk.GoalsGenerate consistent cash flow to diversify my income.Maximize appreciation potential for long-term wealth growth.Invest in areas with low crime rates to minimize risk.Reduce my tax burden for 2024 with real estate purchases.My Current ThoughtsI’m torn between two main strategies:Multifamily Properties:Looking at markets like Austin, Raleigh, and Tampa for 10-50 unit multifamily properties.Love the scalability and centralized management, but I'm concerned about high upfront costs and competition.Section 8 Housing:Considering affordable markets like Memphis, Cleveland, or Indianapolis to purchase 5-10 single-family homes.I like the government-backed rent stability, but managing multiple properties across different locations seems intensive.Key QuestionsWhich strategy would you recommend for my goals and liquidity?

On the main floor I'm going to redo the kitchen and bath, again this was my first Reno so everything was poorly done.

It is not uncommon - main reason we see right now is over inflated original ARVs and now borrowers cannot sell and pay off the lender. 

Last thought (mainly for future readers), you may be talking about the 1 year FHA history if you have variable income.